Book Week NI: a look back at the vital role libraries play in Newtownabbey

As residents celebrate Book Week NI 2023 (October 16-October 22), we took a look back through the Newtownabbey Times archive at some of the events held at libraries across the borough over the years.

Whether you use your local library to access books and resources, attend job fairs, classes such as Rhythm and Rhyme, or knitting groups, libraries play a vital role in the community.

Check out these photographs from over the years.

Hopefully they bring back some happy memories.

5. Love your library

Conor O'Hare assists Lee Mitchell at the Business in the Community event at Glengormley Library in 2011. Photo: Ronnie Moore

6. Love your library

Rosemary Hope hosted a story time for Glengormley Integrated Primary School's Playgroup pupils during a visit to Glengormley Library in 2010. Photo: Freddie Parkinson

7. Love your library

Vera McMahon and Eileen Kennedy catch up on some computer courses at Glengormley Library in 2009 with Terry Hunter (Tutor with Helped the Aged) during an Information Age Project run in the library when IT classes were held for senior citzens. Photo: Freddie Parkinson

8. Love your library

Helen Coulter read stories to Glengormley Integrated Primary School's Playgroup pupils at Glengormley Library in 2009. Photo: Freddie Parkinson

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